New business offers classes to expectant, new parents

Mella McEwen

Published 8:15 am, Thursday, July 12, 2012

A new business is targeting expectant parents or new parents.

Janet Orr, R.N., has founded TENDER BEGINNINGS, offering small, personalized classes in childbirth for expectant parents and infant massage techniques for new parents. She also offers CPR classes for all ages.

"I saw a need for more personalized childbirth classes in Midland that are tailored to the needs of each expecting mother," said Orr, who has more than 20 years experience teaching birthing methods in Midland. "It's a passion of mine to help make the pregnancy and birthing process easy, smooth and even fun for new mothers."

She notes that infant massage may be new to the community but research has proven that the benefits of infant massage are numerous. Massage helps babies and parents with attachment and bonding, reduces stress, and helps with communication.

Small and private classes are available. Class schedules vary by month so she can offer them on different days of the month. Weekend classes are also available. They are held at 1411 W. Wall Street and private classes can be held in the client's home.

Orr can be reached at 934-7815 or by email at tenderbeginningstx@gmail.com.

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Midland's newest STRIPES store has opened at 1100 E. Wadley Avenue.

The store offers Stripes' traditional features, from a gas island to hot drinks and cold fountain drinks. The Laredo Taco Company inside the store prepares Mexican dishes and Hispanic snacks and candies are also on hand.

"We are looking forward to showing neighborhood residents the many convenient and delicious services available," company officials said in a statement.

Corporate owner Susser Holdings Corporation of Corpus Christi has approximately 1,100 company-operated or contracted locations. Susser owns and operates over 540 Stripes convenience stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, over 330 of those stores offering restaurant service, primarily the Laredo Taco Company brand.